Sarasota Events

 

Trouble viewing this email? See it online. "Celebrate Spring in Sarasota County, on Florida's Gulf Coast" Mix it up with craft cocktails Some things in life should never be rushed, especially cocktail hour. Lucky you - Sarasota has a liquid art explosion of mixology hot spots serving up unique craft cocktails that are so fresh - you might just want to squeeze yourself! Rainy day fun in Sarasota As the old saying goes, "April showers bring May flowers," but in Sarasota, an area celebrated for its year-round sunshine and inviting beaches, those occasional rainy days can feel like an exceptional drag. Here are some great tips to spend your rainy day in style. Dive into Sarasota's aquatic events As winter sighs out its final chilly breaths and spring blooms to life, athletes around the world are dusting off their swim caps, life vests and other aquatic sporting gear in preparation for a wet and wild season of watersport competitions in Sarasota.         EVENTS Apr 19 Mythic Creatures of China at The Ringling Museum When: Daily 10am - 5pm until Sunday July 14th 2013 Location: John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art Description: Chinese artists have portrayed animals in ceramics across thousands of years of the country's continuous history. These animals captured the imaginations of Chinese potters as they sought to portray animals they had seen and others they could only imagine. Drawn from the Ringling's collection of Chinese ceramics, these animals will tickle your fancy with their stories, legends and vibrancy. Almost 100 objects will be presented, including dragons, butterflies, fish and phoenix. See this exhibition during regular museum hours, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Thursdays until 8 p.m. This exhibition is included with regular museum admission. Call 941.358.3180 for advance tickets. May 4   41st Annual Siesta Key Sandsculpting Contest     When: Saturday May 4th at 8am - 3pm Location: Siesta Key Public Beach Description: Come out to Siesta Key Beach for the 41st Annual Sand Sculpture Contest. Children and adults compete in various categories for cash prizes. This free event is co-sponsored by Sarasota County and the Pelican Press. Registration begins at 8:30a.m, with sculpting lasting until 1p.m. Prizes awarded for the best sculptures in categories including People's Choice. Come and build your own sand sculpture or vote for your favorite. Call 915-1184 for more information.

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Meet and Greet Tuesday April 16 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the Lido Key Beach Resort

Enjoy a spectacular sunset and beach views from the attractive 8th floor Lido Beach Bar in the Lido Beach Resort just south of St. Armand’s Circle.  Join Sister Cities of Sarasota Meet and Greet fans between 5-7 pm for happy hour high over Lido Key. Convenient free parking in attached 7-story parking garage.  Take the elevator to the 8th floor for an incredible happy hour with most drinks and appetizers at half price.                    

Courtesy RSVP by noon, April 15. This will allow the Lido Beach Resort to ensure they have sufficient bar staff for our Meet & Greet group. Last minute walk-ins are encouraged.

Gayle Maxey, Director of Events

Sarasota Sister Cities Association

RSVP: 941-416-3565 or gmaxey632@gmail.com

Address: 700 Ben Franklin Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236

Phone:(941) 388-2161

Transit: Ben Franklin Dr @ Cleveland Dr

Our Meet & Greet location for March will be at the Lido Beach Resort, south of St Armands Circle on the Gulf. No charge except for your drinks.

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Florida Sister Cities on Facebook

There is a new Florida Sister Cities International Facebook page.  It has links to other Sister Cities in Florida who have pages.  Pat hopes it will build into a page where you can go look at what Sister Cities all over Florida are doing.  You can post directly or send to her to post.
If you LIKE the page (click the LIKE button in the banner line) you will get regular updates under your PAGES tab. 

Dana Kelly


facebook.com/FloridaSisterCitiesInternational

Sarasota Sister Cities Facebook page is

facebook.com/SarasotaSisterCities

Dr. Carolyn Bloomer - China and America

"Two coastal cities in China and America connect through culture" "At the beginning of the school semester, Dr. Carolyn Bloomer, who teaches Modern China at Ringling College of Art and Design, located in Sarasota, Florida, of the United States, asks students to write down what they know about the Asian country." "Two or three lines referring to the Great Wall or local food is usually all the students can come up with. Some freshmen know more and are proud of having heard of Terra-cotta Warriors and Mao Zedong (1893-1976). However, students realize that what they know is just a grain of sand after attending the class."   "Besides teaching, Dr. Bloomer is the City Director for relations with Xiamen, a coastal city in southeast China's Fujian Province, at the Sister Cities Association of Sarasota (SCAS)."   Click the link below to read the full article.

http://www.bjreview.com.cn/culture/txt/2013-03/11/content_525560.htm

Written by Dmitry Shoutov of NYC

 

Published in the Beijing Review Weekly

 

Economic Development Toolkit

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				E-Newsletter 04.03.2013
	IN THIS ISSUE   Economic Development Toolkit Now Available! Annual Awards Nominations Deadline Extended: April 17! Upcoming Webinar: J-1 Visa Process Early Bird Registration Now Open for the 2013 Annual Conference! 2013 Young Artists and Authors Showcase April 06, 2013 2013 SoCal Annual Conference: Sister Cities in a Changing World April 10, 2013 San Francisco-Ho Chi Minh Sister City Committee 18th Anniversary Celebration April 19-20, 2013 2013 Illinois Cities Association Annual Conference: Building Deeper Sister Cities Relationships		Economic Development Toolkit Now Available! Are you interested in incorporating economic development into your sister city organization's work? The "Economic Development: Assessing Resources and Gathering Partners" toolkit will walk you through the first steps of building economic development programming: identifying partners, reaching out, and setting up your first meeting. These steps will help you find the right people and resources to make economic development programming a core part of your work. Click here to download this toolkit from our website! Plus! A recording of last week's webinar, presented in conjunction with the "Economic Development: Assessing Resources and Gathering Partners" toolkit, is now available for members on our website at www.sister-cities.org/webinars. Please note, members needs to be logged-in to access the toolkits and webinar page. Please review our website instructions if you have issues logging in. The "Economic Development: Assessing Resources and Gathering Partners" webinar and toolkit are the first of of a three-part series focusing on economic development. The series is a step-by-step how-to-guide on incorporating economic development in your program. Stay tuned in the coming months as make more these economic development resources available to members!   Annual Awards Nominations Deadline Extended! Attention members! The deadline for nominating your sister city program, or a sister city volunteer for the Sister Cities International Annual Awards has been extended toWednesday, April 17, 2013! Hurry and nominate your program today! The Sister Cities International Annual Awards highlight your sister city organizations's achievements and brings international recognition to your community's contributions to the citizen diplomacy movement. Established in 1962, the Annual Awards recognize exceptional sister city programs.  Applications for the Annual Awards recognizing achievements in the year 2012 are now open in the categories: Best Overall Program, Innovation, Volunteer of the Year, and Youth Leadership. Current dues-paying members of Sister Cities International with at least one formally recognized sister city partnership are eligible to apply for the Awards. A panel of judges will review the entries and the winners will be honored at the 57th Sister Cities International Annual Conference in San Antonio, Texas, July 12-13, 2013. Click here to nominate your program today! Deadline for application is Wednesday, April 17, 2013.  Please note that all submissions MUST be submitted electronically this year. Please review the details on eligibility, rules and regulations, submission requirements, and evaluation before submitting the electronic entry form.     Upcoming Webinar: J-1 Visa Process When: Wednesday, April 10, 2:00 p.m. EDT Featured speaker: Jennelle Root Martell, Former Director of Programs and Grants, Sister Cities International Sister Cities International will help you navigate the process of applying for a J-1 Visa. Learn how Sister Cities International has partnered with a number of immigration lawyers throughout the U.S. to provide pro bono consultations related to inbound or outbound visas. We will be highlighting our new online form through which members can request this visa consultation. To join us for the two webinars please click on THIS LINK. Under the "Guest" tab, enter your name and email address and simply click on "Join Meeting." (Do not select the "Register" option) To simply listen to the audio-only version of the call, please dial: 1-719-325-2630, access code: 839510. Please note that no registration is required. Simply follow the instructions for joining the webinar on April 10 at 2 p.m. EDT. A recording of the webinar will also be available for members on our website www.sister-cities.org/webinars.   Register today for the 2013 Annual Conference! $375 FULL CONFERENCE EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION RATE NOW AVAILABLE! REGISTER TODAY: www.SisterCitiesConference.org An exciting line-up of expert sessions, off-site visits, receptions, and speakers awaits you in San Antonio, Texas at the 2013 Sister Cities International Annual Conference, July 12-13, 2013. Here's a quick peek at the specialized tracks featured in the agenda! Fundraising  Economic Development Sister City University For the detailed agenda, please visit: www.SisterCitiesConference.org.  Invited Keynote Speakers include: The Honorable Tara Sonenshine, Undersecretary of State for Public Diplomacy Carola McGiffert, Director of the “100,000 Strong” Initiative The Honorable Julian Castro, Mayor of San Antonio The Honorable Henry Cisneros,  Former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development & Former Mayor of San Antonio The Honorable Seishi Kohyama, Mayor of Kumamoto, Japan PLUS! The 2013 Conference features two concurrent specialized tracks! PAN-PACIFIC SUMMIT (July 12): Focusing on building stronger, sustainable pan-pacific ties. YOUTH LEADERSHIP SUMMIT (July 11-13): Providing youth with the tools to lead, network, and become informed global citizens! Click here to find out more! Special youth registration rate of $450 includes room and board during the entire Youth Leadership Summit. 2013 Young Artists and Authors Showcase Open to all Sister Cities International youth members! The 2013 Young Artists and Authors Showcase theme is "The Power of Exchange." Sister city relationships foster partnerships within the community and between international cities, counties, and states. Whether in person, online, or through the mail, exchanges of people and ideas facilitate community development and educational opportunities. Entries should illustrate the long-term impact that exchanges have had on an individual or community. The deadline for sending in entries is May 1, 2013. For details, visit: http://www.sister-cities.org/young-artists-and-authors-showcase Click on the links below to download the entry forms: Young Artists Form Young Authors Form
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